Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Physiotherapy BPhty. determined by the Physiotherapy Admissions Committee.

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1 : BPhty Regulations 601 These regulations should be read in conjunction with the Statutes and General Regulations, particularly those concerned with Admission and Enrolment, Terms Requirements, and Examinations. Prescriptions for papers are printed in the Guide to Enrolment. Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of BPhty 1 Admission to the Programme (i) All applicants seeking admission to the second year of the programme must have completed the requirements of the Health Sciences First Year course at the University of Otago (or equivalent for the Two or More Years of University Study and Graduate admissions categories). (ii) For specific enquiries about admission to the programme intending students should make an appointment with the Health Sciences Admissions Office (health-sciences@otago.ac.nz). (a) Admission to the second year of the Bachelor of programme shall be determined by the Admissions Committee. (b) Admission to the second year of the Bachelor of programme is normally limited to 120 Domestic students (but see regulation 1(j) regarding International student admissions). Note: Domestic student is defined in the Admission to University Statute 2011, clause 3.3. (c) Applications for admission may be made under the following categories: Health Sciences First Year (see 1(f)) Two or More Years of University Study (see 1(g)) Graduate (see 1(h)) Alternative (see 1(i)) (d) In selecting Domestic students from the categories in 1(c) above, to enter the second year of the programme, the Admissions Committee will first select from those applicants who have specified that they are seeking admission to the programme only and not also to one or more of the Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, or Radiation Therapy programmes offered by the University of Otago, and who, normally, achieve a minimum average of 65% for the Health Sciences First Year category, or a minimum average of B- (grade point average (GPA) of 4) for the Two or More Years of University Study and Graduate categories. (See Note (ii) below.) Thereafter if Domestic places are still available in each of the applicable categories, the Committee will then select from the group of applicants who are seeking to enter and one or more of those other programmes. (i) To be considered in the Single Programme Preference group, an applicant must specify that he or she is applying only for the professional programme by close of applications (15 September) for admission to Health Sciences Undergraduate Professional Programmes in the year prior to admission. Applicants in this group may apply for admission to other programmes excluding Dentistry, Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Radiation Therapy at the University of Otago. (ii) For guidance on how average grades are calculated, see the Guidelines for Admission into the Health Sciences Professional Programmes at (e) The University of Otago is committed to initiatives that increase the number of students of Mäori ethnicity and Pacific ancestry. The Division of Health Sciences is focused on ensuring that New Zealand s need for a diverse health workforce is met, honouring the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi and promoting academic equity for under-represented groups.

2 602 : BPhty Regulations Applicants in any category (see regulation 1(c)) who have fulfilled the requirements as described in 1(f), 1(g), 1(h), or 1(i) may also be considered in one or both of the following sub-categories: (i) Mäori; (ii) Indigenous Pacific (see Note). An applicant in either or both of these sub-categories must provide verified evidence of either Mäori whakapapa or indigenous Pacific ancestry, be a permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand, and complete a written statement describing their commitment to Mäori and/or Pacific health. An applicant in either or both of these sub-categories must have achieved a minimum academic standard to be determined by the Admissions Committee from year to year in the course of study on which the application is based. Note: Students applying under the Indigenous Pacific sub-category need to provide verified evidence of family ancestry originating from one or more of the following Pacific nations: Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, Fiji, Rotuma, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Palau, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Wallis and Futuna, Hawai i, French Polynesia, Rapanui (Easter Island). (f) To be considered for admission under the Health Sciences First Year category, an applicant must: (i) be enrolled in the Health Sciences First Year course at the University of Otago (see also 1(k)); (ii) pass all of the papers prescribed for the University of Otago Health Sciences First Year course, normally with a minimum average of 65% (but see 1(e)). Selection of applicants who have met these criteria will be based on their average mark in the Health Sciences First Year papers and in accordance with 1(d). (i) If an additional optional paper from the approved list is taken, and provided all of the prescribed papers are passed at or above the required minimum standard, the results in the highest scoring seven papers will be counted for admission purposes. (ii) To be admitted to the Health Sciences First Year course, the applicant must not have studied any university degree-level papers that include a subject that is the same, similar to, or contains significant portions of any of the prescribed Health Sciences First Year papers. Prior university degree-level study in any subject area must not comprise more than one year of equivalent full-time study. (g) To be considered for admission under the Two or More Years of University Study category, an applicant must not be a finalist, but must have completed two or more years of full-time study at a university in New Zealand comprising at least three papers at 200-level, must not have failed more than two papers in any one year subsequent to a first year of study, and have completed or be required to complete the equivalent of the papers prescribed for the Health Sciences First Year course (see note (i)), normally with a minimum of a B- (grade point average (GPA) of 4) across all papers (but see 1(e)). Selection of applicants who have met these criteria will be based on their GPA and in accordance with 1(d) and note (iii). (i) Applicants under the Two or More Years of University Study category who have not yet completed some or all of the Health Sciences First Year papers (or equivalent) will be required to pass prescribed papers, to a standard determined by the Admissions Committee, before being admitted to second year classes. Prescribed papers must be completed at the University of Otago in the year following (ii) application to the programme. For purposes of admission into the second year of the programme, a second attempt in a First Year paper in the Schedule in which a pass has already been achieved will not be considered. (iii) For guidance on how average grades are calculated, see the Guidelines for Admission into the Health Sciences Professional Programmes at (h) To be considered for admission under the Graduate category, an applicant must have completed, normally in the minimum academic time, at least one of the following qualifications awarded by a university in New Zealand: a bachelor s degree; or a bachelor s honours degree; or

3 : BPhty Regulations a bachelor s degree, followed by a postgraduate diploma equivalent to a bachelor s honours degree from the awarding university. (i) The qualifying degree for the Graduate category will be the first university degree awarded to the applicant. (ii) The grades obtained in a bachelor s honours degree (if separate from the qualifying degree) or an equivalent postgraduate diploma will be included in the GPA calculation, along with the qualifying degree. Applications must be received within three years of completion of the qualifying degree. Normally, the date of completion will be taken as the end of the teaching period in which the final paper or papers included in the programme are undertaken. Repeat applications within the eligibility period are allowed. The applicant must have completed or be required to complete the papers of the Health Sciences First Year course or their equivalents (see note (i)). The average grade for all papers in the qualifying programme must be at least B- (GPA of 4) (but see 1(e)). Selection of applicants who have met these criteria will be based on their GPA, as calculated by the Division of Health Sciences, and in accordance with 1(d) and note (iii). (i) Applicants offered a place under the Graduate category who have not yet completed some or all of the Health Sciences First Year papers will be required to pass prescribed papers, to a standard determined by the Admissions Committee, before being admitted to second year classes. Prescribed papers must be completed at the University of Otago in the year following application to the programme. (ii) For purposes of admission into the second year of the programme, a second attempt in a First Year paper in the Schedule in which a pass has already been achieved will not be considered. (iii) For guidance on how average grades are calculated, see the Guidelines for Admission into the Health Sciences Professional Programmes at (i) To be considered for admission under the Alternative category an applicant must have provided a statement of interest and current curriculum vitae and: either hold a degree from a New Zealand university, and no longer be eligible under the Graduate category; or have completed a degree at an overseas university at a standard of at least NZQF Level 7; or hold a master s or doctoral degree; or be an allied health professional who holds a relevant tertiary-level qualification and has completed no less than five years of full-time work in that allied health profession. Note: Applicants seeking admission to with health-related professional experience will be required to demonstrate academic and/or professional experience in the relevant field, to a standard acceptable to the Admissions Committee, as part of the selection process. All applicants applying for admission under the Alternative category will be required to complete, to have completed, or to be exempted from the equivalent of the papers prescribed for the Health Sciences First Year course (see note (i) below) and to have achieved a minimum academic standard to be determined by the Admissions Committee in any papers undertaken at university level. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Selection of applicants who have met these criteria will be based on academic merit, a single programme preference for and a possible interview. (i) Applicants under the Alternative category who have not yet completed some or all of the Health Sciences First Year papers (or equivalent) will be required to pass prescribed papers, to a standard determined by the Admissions Committee, before being admitted to second year classes. Prescribed papers must be completed at the University of Otago in the year following application to the programme. The Committee may allow some exemptions based on prior study/work experience. 603

4 604 : BPhty Regulations (ii) For purposes of admission into the second year of the programme, a second attempt in a First Year paper in the Schedule in which a pass has already been achieved will not be considered. (j) The Admissions Committee shall have discretion to offer a limited number of additional places in second year classes to International students who meet all the requirements determined by the Admissions Committee. (See Note (i) below.) (k) Admission to the programme shall be subject to applicants meeting an English language requirement as determined by the Admissions Committee. (l) Notwithstanding any of the above provisions, the Admissions Committee shall have discretion to consider any applicant who, not having satisfied these regulations in a particular aspect, warrants admission to the programme for exceptional reasons. (m) Any applicant who (i) is, or has been, the subject of criminal charges; or (i) (ii) is, or has been, subject to disciplinary proceedings of a tertiary institution or professional body; or (iii) has been found to have an issue (whether in connection with their mental or physical health, or their professional attributes or conduct, or otherwise) that compromises or is likely to compromise their fitness to practise; or (iv) is found to have failed to declare a matter covered by (m)(i)-(iii), may be declined admission to the programme by the Admissions Committee on the recommendation of the Health and Conduct Review Group. Any offer of admission made before responses to medical tests or requests for information regarding an applicant s health status or past conduct have been received is conditional on the information received confirming the applicant s suitability for admission. See the Guidelines for Admission into the Health Sciences Professional Programmes at healthsciences/students/professional/otago html. (ii) The due date for applications for enrolment in the second year course is 15 September in the year before admission. 2 Structure of the Programme (a) Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements set out in the Schedule of papers for the degree. (b) No student may take any paper additional to the programme without first obtaining the approval of the Dean of the School of. 3 Credits and Exemptions The Board of Studies may grant such credits and exemptions as it deems appropriate for work done previously by a candidate. 4 Cross Credits A candidate who is enrolled for the degree concurrently with another degree, or who has completed another degree, may cross credit 100- and 200-level papers which are common to both degrees up to a maximum of 180 points. 5 Terms Requirements (a) No candidate shall be eligible to sit a final examination without having gained terms in that paper. (b) A candidate gains terms in a paper by satisfactorily demonstrating the acquisition of sufficient knowledge and skills, by attendance at classes and by performance in a professional manner of such practical and clinical work and other work as the School of may require.

5 : BPhty Regulations 605 (c) A candidate who fails to gain terms in any paper will be required to repeat the whole of that paper. (d) Terms granted in any paper shall normally be for that year only. 6 Examinations (a) A candidate shall be required to gain terms in a paper before being permitted to sit the examination in that paper. (b) A candidate who obtains a D grade in one or more papers in any year may be permitted to sit special examinations in those papers. Normally no candidate may be admitted to special examinations if papers worth more than half the points for the course for that year have been failed. A student may be permitted to sit a special examination in a paper only once. (c) Any candidate who has achieved an E grade in one or more subjects shall not normally be admitted to special examinations but shall be required to repeat those papers that have not been passed. (d) Candidates will not be permitted to enrol in any papers of a year until all papers of the preceding year have been passed. 7 Exclusion from the Programme (a) A candidate must complete the requirements of a paper in two consecutive years of study or may be excluded from further study towards the degree by the Board of the Division of Health Sciences on the recommendation of the Board of Studies in. (b) Any student who, during the course of their studies, is (i) subject to criminal charges; (ii) subject to disciplinary proceedings of the University or of a professional body; or (iii) found to have an issue (whether in connection with their mental or physical health, or their professional attributes or conduct, or otherwise) that compromises or is likely to compromise their fitness to practise; or (iv) found to have failed to declare a matter covered by (b)(i)-(iii), may be excluded from further study towards the degree by the Academic Board of the Division of Health Sciences on the recommendation of the Board of Studies for. 8 Withdrawal from and Readmission to the Programme (a) A student who withdraws from the programme at any time and wishes to be readmitted to the programme at a later date shall be required to apply to the Board of Studies in for readmission. (b) The period of withdrawal from the programme shall not normally exceed one year following the year of withdrawal. (c) Application for readmission must be received by the Board of Studies in no later than 1 October in the year preceding desired readmission. 9 Level of Award of the Degree The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit. 10 Variations The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

6 606 : BPhty Regulations Schedule Papers for the Degree of Bachelor of Level Paper Title Points First Year BIOC 192 CELS 191 CHEM 191 HUBS 191 HUBS 192 PHSI 191 PUBH 192 Foundations of Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health Human Body Systems 1 Human Body Systems 2 Biological Physics Foundations of Epidemiology Note: Students enrolled in the Health Sciences First Year course will be required to achieve a satisfactory mark in a standard diagnostic English test or another approved measure of achievement. Second Year PHTY 250 PHTY 251 PHTY 252 PHTY 254 PHTY 255 Third Year PHTY 353 PHTY 354 PHTY 355 Fourth Year PHTY 455 PHTY 456 PHTY 457 PHTY 458 PHTY 459 Anatomy (for BPhty) Physiology (for BPhty) Pharmacology (for BPhty) Rehabilitation Science 1 Clinical Practice 1 Pathology (for BPhty) Rehabilitation Science 2 Clinical Practice 2 Clinical Practice 3 Clinical Practice 4 Clinical Practice 5 Clinical Practice 6 Research for Division of the Class after Third Year Clinical education teaching facilities for undergraduate programmes are provided in the Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington Clinical Centres and associated Clinical Hubs. After completion of the third year, the class will be divided and students allocated to one of the Clinical Centres or Clinical Hubs for the remainder of their programme. Students may also be required to complete their third year clinical training at one of the School s Clinical Centres. In dividing the class, account will be taken of each student s personal preference as far as possible. However, if the number of applicants for entry to any Clinical Centre or Clinical Hub exceeds the number of places available, a ballot may be held to determine which students will be required to take a place in one of the other Centres or Hubs. Honours students will normally be allocated to the Dunedin Centre. However, such students may be assigned to another Centre, or required to complete a component of their final year of clinical training at a location outside Dunedin, at the discretion of the School. In determining the location, account will be taken of each student s personal preference as far as possible.

7 : BPhty(Hons) Regulations 607 Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of with Honours BPhty(Hons) 1 Admission to the Programme (a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the School of. (b) To be considered for admission to the programme, applicants must have passed the Third Year course for the degree of Bachelor of with a grade average of at least A. Application for admission must be made no later than 1 October in the year in which the Third Year course is taken. (c) Eligible applicants will be ranked according to their Third Year grade averages and the number of students admitted to the Honours programme shall normally be limited to six in any one year. 2 Structure of the Programme (a) Every programme shall consist of the requirements for the First, Second, and Third Year courses for the degree of Bachelor of together with the Fourth Year papers prescribed in the Schedule. (b) A candidate shall normally complete the requirements for the degree in one year of full-time study following admission to the Fourth Year of the Honours programme. 3 Withdrawal from and Readmission to the Programme (a) The progress of each candidate in meeting terms requirements for the papers shall be reviewed by the School of Board for Examinations and Assessment at mid-year. A candidate whose results are not satisfactory may be required, by the Dean of the School of, to withdraw from the Honours programme. (b) When a candidate withdraws from the programme, voluntarily or otherwise, the Dean of the School of may recommend that the candidate may proceed to the ordinary degree of Bachelor of, and determine the papers which shall be credited towards that degree. 4 Level of Award of the Degree The degree may be awarded with First Class Honours, with Second Class Honours (Division I), with Second Class Honours (Division II), or with Third Class Honours. The class of Honours awarded shall be determined by the School of Board for Examinations and Assessment on the performance of the candidate in the Fourth Year papers (PHTY 468 and PHTY 469). 5 Variations The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations. Schedule Papers for the Degree of Bachelor of with Honours Papers in the First, Second, and Third Years are the same as in the Schedule for the ordinary degree of Bachelor of. Level Paper Title Points Fourth Year PHTY 468 PHTY 469 Clinical Practice for Honours Research for Honours 90 30

8 608 : MPhty Regulations Regulations for the Degree of Master of MPhty 1 Admission to the Programme (a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Board of Studies in, which must be satisfied that the candidate has the ability and experience to proceed to the programme. (b) Every applicant shall (i) have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of or hold an equivalent qualification in physiotherapy acceptable to the Board of Studies in ; (ii) obtain registration with the Board of New Zealand and possess an Annual Practising Certificate where appropriate; and (iii) have had relevant post-qualification clinical experience in physiotherapy, where the application is for an area of specialisation. 2 Structure of the Programme (a) The programme shall consist of either: (i) PHTY 501 or an approved paper worth ; PHTY 610; and a thesis embodying the results of one year of full-time or equivalent part-time supervised research (unendorsed option); or (ii) approved papers to the value of 180 points as prescribed in the Schedule for the chosen endorsement (endorsed option). (b) With the permission of the Dean of a candidate may be permitted to substitute papers worth in a relevant subject for one of the PHTY papers prescribed for an endorsement in the Schedule. (c) A candidate whose qualification for entry to the programme is a Postgraduate Diploma in or may be exempted from all or some of the required papers for an endorsed option. (d) A candidate may not present a thesis or research project which has previously been accepted for another degree. (e) The programme of study, the topic of the thesis or research project, and the supervisors of the research must be approved by the Board of Studies in. (f) For a thesis, the research should be of a kind that a diligent and competent student should complete within one year of full-time study. (g) A candidate must achieve an average grade of at least B in the 500-level papers in order to proceed to the 600-level papers or thesis. 3 Duration of the Programme A candidate achieving the degree by papers and a thesis shall normally follow a programme for the equivalent of not less than three semesters of full-time study and not more than five semesters of full-time study, and a candidate achieving the degree by thesis alone shall normally follow a programme of study for the equivalent of not less than one year of fulltime study and not more than two years of full-time study. Exceptions shall be permitted only with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).

9 : MPhty Regulations 4 Terms Requirements (a) No candidate shall be eligible to sit a final examination for a paper without having gained terms in that paper. (b) A candidate gains terms in a paper by satisfactorily demonstrating the acquisition of sufficient knowledge, professional behaviours and skills; by attendance (in person and/or online); by performance in a professional manner of such practice/clinical and other work as the School of may require; and on overall performance in all components of each paper. (c) A candidate who fails to gain terms in any paper will, if other regulations have been met, be required to repeat the whole of that paper. (d) Terms granted in any paper shall normally be for that year only. 5 Withdrawal from the Programme Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing the equivalent of 120 points of approved papers required by regulation 2(a)(ii) the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in (endorsed) or determine which papers shall be credited towards the diploma. 6 Examinations (a) A candidate shall be required to gain terms in a paper before being permitted to sit the examination for that paper. (b) A candidate who obtains a D grade in a paper may be permitted to sit a special examination for that paper. Any candidate who has obtained an E grade in a paper shall not normally be admitted to a special examination in that paper but may be offered an opportunity to repeat the paper. 7 Examination of the Thesis (a) The Dean of (or nominee) shall appoint a Convener of Examiners to oversee each thesis examination. (b) The thesis shall be assessed by at least two examiners, at least one of whom shall be external to the University. (c) The candidate s supervisor shall not be an examiner but may make a report on the work of the candidate to the Convener of Examiners. (d) Each examiner shall supply a written report on the thesis and recommend a mark and grade on the basis of the thesis as submitted, and an overall result selected from the options as specified in clause (e) below. (e) The examiners may recommend that a thesis: (i) be accepted without amendments; (ii) be accepted subject to amendments being made at the discretion, and to the satisfaction, of the Convener of Examiners; (iii) does not meet the criteria for the award of the degree, but may be revised and resubmitted for examination; (iv) does not meet the criteria for the award of the degree, and should be rejected without right of resubmission. (f) Amendments (regulation 5(e)(ii)) and revisions (regulation 5(e)(iii)) shall be completed by a specified date to be determined by the Dean of. (g) A candidate shall be permitted to revise and resubmit a thesis for examination once only. (h) If a revised and resubmitted thesis is finally accepted, the result shall be either Pass or Fail (i.e. ungraded) and without eligibility for the award of the degree with distinction or credit. 609

10 610 : MPhty Regulations (i) Where examiners cannot agree on a result, the Convener of Examiners shall engage in established mediation procedures, and if unresolvable, so report to the Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Health Sciences) or nominee who shall arrive at a decision after consulting a referee who should normally be external to the University. (j) The relative weighting of the components of the programme for the thesis option is papers 33% and thesis 67%. In the case of a thesis Fail result, the degree will not be awarded. 8 Examination of the Research Project (a) The Dean of (or nominee) shall oversee the assessment process for each research project. (b) The research project shall be assessed by at least two examiners internal to the School of. (c) The candidate s supervisor shall not be an examiner but may make a report on the work of the candidate to the Dean of. (d) Each examiner shall supply a brief written report on the research project and recommend a mark and grade on the basis of the research project as submitted, and an overall result selected from the options specified in clause (e) below. (e) The examiners may recommend that a research project: (i) be accepted without amendments (ii) does not meet the criteria for the award of the degree, and should be rejected without right of resubmission. (f) Where examiners cannot agree on a result, the Dean of or nominee shall engage in established mediation procedures and arrive at a decision. (g) The relative weighting of the components of the programme for the research project option is papers 83% and research project 17%. (h) In the case of a research project Fail result, a candidate may be eligible to be considered for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in, subject to fulfilling the requirements for such an award. 9 Exclusion from the Programme Any student who, during the course of their studies, is (a) subject to criminal charges; or (b) subject to disciplinary proceedings of the University or of a professional body; or (c) found to have an issue in connection with their mental or physical health that could adversely affect their fitness to practise; or (d) found to have failed to declare a matter covered by (a)-(c), may be excluded from further study towards the degree by the Academic Board of the Division of Health Sciences on the recommendation of the Board of Studies for. 10 Level of Award of the Degree The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit. 11 Variations The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

11 : MPhty Regulations 611 Schedule Part 1: Paper requirements for Endorsements for the Degree of Master of Endorsed Option Papers Required Neurorehabilitation PHTY 501, 530, 535, 610, 650; plus one further paper worth from Part 2 of the Schedule. Occupational Health Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy PHTY 501, 530, 539, 543, 610, 650 Note: This endorsement will not be available after PHTY 501, 543, 561, 610, 650; plus one further paper worth from Part 2 of the Schedule. A candidate who has completed the Diploma in Manipulative Therapy awarded by the New Zealand Manipulative Therapists Association and who enrolled initially for that diploma in 1990 or later may be exempted from PHTY 543. Sports PHTY 501, 542, 543, 561 (or 530), 610, 650 Part 2: Further papers available for the Degree of Master of (not exclusive) Note: Enrolment in any paper requires approval by an authorised Course Approver. PHTY 539 PHTY 542 PHTY 548 PHTY 545 Occupational Health Sports Introduction to Musculoskeletal Acupuncture Special Topic Papers worth with the following subject codes: MSME Musculoskeletal Medicine PUBH Public Health OCCH Occupational Health REHB Rehabilitation PAIN Pain Management SPME Sports Medicine

12 612 : PGDipPhty Regulations Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in PGDipPhty 1 Admission to the Programme (a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Board of Studies in, which must be satisfied that the candidate has the ability and experience to proceed to the programme. (b) Every applicant shall (i) have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of or hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Studies in ; (ii) obtain registration with the Board of New Zealand and possess an Annual Practising Certificate, where applicable, before the programme commences; and (iii) have had relevant post-qualification clinical experience in physiotherapy, where the application is for an area of specialisation. 2 Structure of the Programme (a) The programme shall consist of approved papers to the value of 120 points, which must be those specified in the Schedule for the chosen endorsement if the diploma is to be endorsed. (b) With permission of the Dean of, a candidate may substitute up to 30 points in a relevant or related subject for one or more of the PHTY papers prescribed for an endorsement in the Schedule. (c) A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate in shall be exempted from those papers in the programme for the diploma which have been previously passed for the certificate. 3 Duration of the Programme (a) A candidate for the diploma shall normally follow a programme of study for not less than one year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. (b) A candidate will normally be expected to satisfy the requirements for the diploma within three years of admission to the programme. 4 Terms Requirements (a) No candidate shall be eligible to sit a final examination for a paper without having gained terms in that paper. (b) A candidate gains terms in a paper by satisfactorily demonstrating the acquisition of sufficient knowledge, professional behaviours and skills; by attendance (in person and/or online); by performance in a professional manner of such practical and clinical work and other work as the School of may require; and on overall performance in all components of each paper. (c) A candidate who fails to gain terms in any paper will, if other requirements of the regulations have been met, be required to repeat the whole of that paper. (d) Terms granted in any paper shall normally be for that year only. 5 Examinations (a) A candidate shall be required to gain terms in a paper before being permitted to sit the examination for that paper. (b) A candidate who obtains a D grade in a paper may be permitted to sit a special examination for that paper. Any candidate who has obtained an E grade in a paper will not normally be admitted to a special examination in that paper but may be offered an opportunity to repeat the paper.

13 : PGDipPhty Regulations 6 Withdrawal from the Programme Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing approved papers to the value of 60 points required by regulation 2(a), the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in or determine which papers shall be credited towards the Certificate. 7 Exclusion from the Programme Any student who, during the course of their studies, is: (a) subject to criminal charges; or (b) subject to disciplinary proceedings of the University or of a professional body; or (c) found to have an issue in connection with their mental or physical health that could adversely affect their fitness to practise; or (d) found to have failed to declare a matter covered by (a)-(c), may be excluded from further study towards the diploma by the Academic Board of the Division of Health Sciences on the recommendation of the Board of Studies for. 8 Level of Award of the Diploma The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit. 9 Variations The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations. Schedule Part 1: Paper Requirements for Endorsements for the Postgraduate Diploma in 613 Endorsed Option Papers Required Neurorehabilitation PHTY 501, 530, 535; plus one further paper worth from Part 2 of the Schedule. Occupational Health Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy PHTY 501, 530, 539, 543 Note: This endorsement will not be available after PHTY 501, 543, 561; plus one further paper worth from Part 2 of the Schedule. A candidate who has completed the Diploma in Manipulative Therapy awarded by the New Zealand Manipulative Therapists Association and who enrolled initially for that diploma in 1990 or later may be exempted from PHTY 543. Sports PHTY 501, 542, 543, 561 (or 530) Part 2: Further papers available for the Postgraduate Diploma in (not exclusive) Note: Enrolment in any paper requires approval by an authorised Course Approver. PHTY 539 Occupational Health PHTY 542 Sports PHTY 545 Special Topic PHTY 548 Introduction to Musculoskeletal Acupuncture Papers worth with the following subject codes: MSME Musculoskeletal Medicine PUBH Public Health OCCH Occupational Health REHB Rehabilitation PAIN Pain Management SPME Sports Medicine

14 614 : PGCertPhty Regulations Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in PGCertPhty 1 Admission to the Programme (a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice- Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Board of Studies in, which must be satisfied that the candidate has the ability and experience to proceed to the programme. (b) Every applicant shall (i) have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of or hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Board of Studies in ; (ii) obtain registration with the Board of New Zealand and possess an Annual Practising Certificate, where applicable, before the programme commences; and (iii) have had post-qualification clinical experience in physiotherapy relevant to the proposed area of specialisation. 2 Structure of the Programme (a) The programme shall consist of approved papers, to the value of 60 points, as prescribed in the Schedule for the chosen endorsement. (b) With permission of the Dean of, a candidate may substitute up to 30 points in a relevant or related subject for the paper PHTY Duration of the Programme (a) The duration of the programme shall be equivalent to half an academic year of fulltime study or the equivalent in part-time study. (b) A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the postgraduate certificate within two years of admission to the programme. 4 Terms Requirements (a) No candidate shall be eligible to sit a final examination for a paper without having gained terms in that paper. (b) A candidate gains terms in a paper by satisfactorily demonstrating the acquisition of sufficient knowledge, professional behaviours and skills; by attendance (in person and/or online); by performance in a professional manner of such practical and clinical work and other work as the School of may require; and on overall performance in all components of each paper. (c) A candidate who fails to gain terms in any paper will, if other requirements of the regulations have been met, be required to repeat the whole of that paper. (d) Terms granted in any paper shall normally be for that year only. 5 Examinations (a) A candidate will be required to gain terms in a paper before being permitted to sit the examination for that paper. (b) A candidate who obtains a D grade in a paper may be permitted to sit a special examination for that paper. Any candidate who has obtained an E grade in a paper will not normally be admitted to a special examination in that paper but may be offered an opportunity to repeat the paper.

15 6 Exclusion from the Programme Any student who, during the course of their studies, is: : PGCertPhty Regulations (a) subject to criminal charges; or (b) subject to disciplinary proceedings of the University or of a professional body; or (c) found to have an issue in connection with their mental or physical health that could adversely affect their fitness to practise; or (d) found to have failed to declare a matter covered by (a)-(c), may be excluded from further study towards the certificate by the Academic Board of the Division of Health Sciences on the recommendation of the Board of Studies for. 7 Variations The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations. Schedule Paper Requirements for Endorsements for the Postgraduate Certificate in 615 Endorsed Option Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Neurorehabilitation Occupational Health Sports Papers Required PHTY 501, 548 PHTY 501, 543 PHTY 501, 535 PHTY 501, 539 PHTY 501, 542